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Der Schwanendreher

by Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

I. "Zwischen Berg und tiefem Tal"Langsam-MaBig bewegt, mit kraft

During my first and second years of my graduate degree, I was a finalist in UO’s concerto competition. This performance is from my first year in the final round of the competition. Hindemith’s viola concerto is one of my favorite pieces to perform. Each movement tells a folktale from medieval Germany.

Suite for Viola and Piano (1919)

by Ernest Bloch (1880-1959)

I performed Bloch’s piece for my master’s recital at the University of Oregon. While Bloch is mainly known for her “Jewish works,” this piece was inspired by a vision of the “Far East” including Java, Sumatra, and Borneo. In this piece, one may envision the jungle with wild bird calls and monkey sounds, creepy creatures in the dark, warm tropical nights, and the cheerful sun.